ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to provide care for a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease.Which pathophysiological characteristic will the nurse correctly associate with the patient's diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: H. pylori infection is a common cause of peptic ulcers, damaging the stomach lining. Other options are incorrect or misleading.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is taking care of a patient with H. pylori.What is a common nursing intervention to manage H. pylori infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antibiotic therapy is the primary treatment for H. pylori infection. Other options do not directly address the infection.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a patient who has dumping syndrome following gastric surgery. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing protein slows gastric emptying, reducing dumping syndrome symptoms. Other options can worsen symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse in the GI Suite is preparing a patient for an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Which statement below indicates the patient may need some additional teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Drinking immediately after an EGD is unsafe until the gag reflex returns. Other statements are correct.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has received a barium swallow test to rule out esophageal strictures and gastric ulcer. The nurse is educating the patient on what is expected post barium swallow.What statement indicates that the patient did not understand all of the teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stools are lighter, not normal in color, after a barium swallow. Other statements reflect correct understanding.